This was amazing! I have to admit, I really liked the Summer After, but started getting really annoyed by Ginny in this story. I loved how it concentrated less on their relationship at times (although Ginny is much more tolerable again) and more on action/suspense/well-thought out plotline. Great stories! Would you consider writing an epilogue of their wedding (or maybe a third story)??

Author's Response: Dear Sockpuppet,

Thank you for your review.

I actuallly have thought of writing up through Harry and Ginny's wedding. My problem with that is, it's been done by so many people already, I couldn't think of any unique way of portraying that event.

So instead, I chose to write a story that in addition to having a detective/ mystery sort of plot line. I also wanted to show how Harry and Ginny's relationship became the solid marriage that we see in the HP7 epilogue. Relationships that go through challenges, where the couple involved are required to actively choose to put the time and effort into maintaining the health of their relationship instead of assuming it will always 'be okay' are usually stronger than most. I wanted to tell that story, to examine what it was that challenged them, then how they rose to the challenge to over come it.

I'm glad you like Ginny again. Growing up is hard on everyone, but you probably already know that for yourself ;)

I LOVE the family interaction; it's well written and very amusing. The whole story is interesting! Good job :)

Author's Response: Thank you! That's so wonderful to hear you find it interesting - that's one of my biggest feats. to try and get people engaged in the story! And you find it funny, too?! Whew, talk about a bonus. It's sometimes hard to get the balance right between those two but (and I mean this modestly) I think I'm doing alright so far. :)
Thank you ever so much!
Bethan.x

This story is awesome! i LOVE Laura! congrats on the Dobby award! update soon :)

Author's Response: Hi there! Thanks for the review! I love getting reviews from new people ... actually, I love all reviews, but you know what I mean. :D

Anyway I'm really pleased that you're enjoying my story. I'm still flabbergasted that it's had the support it has and well, that Dobby - it's still on the story page so it must be true, but it really was unexpected and amazing. I'm also thrilled that you like the characterisation of my heroine, because I thought that was really important to get right and believable and relatable, so if you think I've managed that then that's fantastic.

I am hopeful of getting the next chapter up on maybe Thursday or Friday before my two-week break so hopefully you'll enjoy that too.